A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5679046 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 28657251 epoch_slot_no: 404451 block_no: 5678869 slot_leader_id: 5177967 size: 11583 time: 2021-05-05 14:05:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc988baa6ec68102d057fb7d7ca5577f0e797f8c0d5635e3f8db83f76ffd507cfBlock Operator
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